Australian bookmakers have suspended betting on the opening match of the AFL season between Adelaide and Essendon.

The Bombers have been at the centre of controversy this week after the AFL and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA) launched an investigation into the use of supplements at the club.

Thursday's release of the Australian Crime Commission report into drugs in sport in Australia has revealed an instance of team-based doping at at least one unnamed club, with speculation that Essendon could be that club.

The Adelaide Crows will play Essendon at Football Park in Adelaide on Friday March 22 to kick off the 2013 premiership season.